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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,850.88, 563,899.20 and 139,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,850.88, 563,899.20 and 139,210.88 is: 208,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,850.88 : 563,899.20 = 139,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,850.88/563,899.20 = 139,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,850.88x = 563,899.20 × 139,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,850.88x = 78,500,903,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500,903,863.30/375,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,861.83

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